Forever Chemicals Found in Popular Sprayed Pesticide

With spring fast approaching, mosquitos aren’t far behind. In states where they are a prominent problem beginning around this time of year, pesticides are often sprayed over fields as a solution to dull the issue. However by solving one problem, mass spraying this pesticide may create another.

In recent test results, it was found that a popular pesticide, called Permanone, used in Maryland and other states contains dangerous levels of PFAS. When things like erosion and run-off occur, all of those forever chemicals will end up in the Chesapeake Bay and surrounding areas.

“…The compounds could imperil fish and other aquatic life… PEER and MPEN yesterday sent their test results to EPA, MDA and the Maryland Department of the Environment in letters reviewed by E&E News. They requested that the state immediately stop using Permanone and test other pesticides it plans to use in mosquito control efforts this spring. The groups also asked federal regulators to conduct their own testing of the pesticide and require manufacturers to test for PFAS before bringing new chemicals to market. But Permanone, made by Bayer CropScience LLC, is not the only pesticide that has been contaminated with PFAS”.

For the whole article from E&E News, read here.